Spitzenlastkraftwerk Wolfen is a 40 MW gas power plant in Germany, operated by envia THERM GmbH and commissioned in 1997. It ranks #107 of 199 gas plants in Germany, contributing 0.13% to the country's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making Spitzenlastkraftwerk Wolfen 50.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Schkopau power station (900 MW, Coal) and HKW Halle Trotha (254 MW, Gas). This facility is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 20 km from the nearest major city, Halle.
29 years old
Germany, Europe
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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